Mumbai: Mumbai Traffic Police took strict action against traffic violators during the Dahi Handi celebrations, issuing a total of 18,818 challans and imposing fines amounting to ₹1.92 crore.
The action was taken against motorists for various violations, including rash and unsafe driving, triple-seat riding, drunk driving, signal jumping and driving on the wrong side.
According to the traffic police, the major violations recorded were:
Obstruction to traffic flow: 3,727 challans
Riding without a helmet: 3,249 challans
Signal jumping: 1,478 challans
Driving on the wrong side: 734 challans
No-entry/One-way violations: 476 challans
Triple-seat riding: 301 challans
Drunk driving: 25 cases
The traffic police intensified enforcement measures during the Dahi Handi festivities to prevent accidents, maintain smooth traffic movement and ensure road safety amid increased vehicular and pedestrian movement.
Authorities have warned motorists against drunk driving, rash driving and other traffic violations, and said strict action will continue against those endangering the safety of other road users.
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